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WASP’s quick guide to ISO4406:2017

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Request this 2-page guide to ISO4406:2017 to make it easy to measure particulate contamination in your diesel fuel.

ISO4406:2017 is the universally used cleanliness code for measuring solid particulate content in diesel fuel. The codes are written as three numbers and are very complicated to decipher.

For this reason, WASP have published a Quick Guide to ISO4406:2017 to help you determine the impact of particulate contamination in your fuel. You can take measures to ensure your fuel falls within the 18/16/13 cleanliness standard set by the Worldwide Fuel Charter.

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What is particulate matter?

Particulate Matter (referred to as Dust in the MCPD and also as PM), can be found in sizes that range from a few nanometres to around 100 micrometres (100 μm, about the thickness of a human hair). Diesel gensets used in industrial, commercial and power generation applications are a primary source of particulate matter. Why […]
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What is biodiesel?

What is biodiesel?

Understanding ‘diesel’ is not as simple as it used to be. New fuel types have been developed in response to our desire to reduce the cost and environmental impact of diesel power. As with so many changes made with the best intentions, the introduction of biodiesel leaves many commercial and domestic users confused.
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ATEX and fuel polishing

ATEX and fuel polishing

In mid 2015, diesel was reclassified. As it has a flashpoint of 55 deg C and above, whereas the lower limit for hazardous material has been moved from 55 deg C to 60 deg C, diesel must now be considered to be a hazardous material. This means clients may wish to consider ATEX in future installations.
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BP’s advice on long term storage of diesel.

BP’s advice on long term storage of diesel.

WASP isn’t the only company advising that modern diesel has what can best be described as a ‘shelf life’. Even the fuel companies supplying the diesel agree. BP has issued a document detailing best practice for the long term storage of diesel.
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